Serving 941 students in grades 6-8, Southern Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Southern Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Southern Middle School is ranked #175 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Southern Middle School?
941 students attend Southern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Southern Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Middle School?
Southern Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Middle School offer ?
Southern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Middle School part of?
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